NICHOLSON 48
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 47.67 ft |
| LWL | 34.33 ft |
| Beam | 12.92 ft |
| Draft | 7 ft |
| Displacement | 31,300 lb |
| Ballast | 10,025.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 51.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 45.3 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.3 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 28 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 9.33 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 773.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 399.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 678.5 sq ft |
About the NICHOLSON 48
Shoal draft vers: 5.5'
Performance
Estimated Value
Limited DataEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 47.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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